Plans are currently being developed to erect a wooden carving at each end of town commemorating the Community of the Year and Trustpower awards wins and celebrating our magnificent community spirit. Their exact location is yet to be finalised. The trophy that Focus Paihia received for winning the Trustpower Awards will be the design. Tania has […]
If you see a glow in the evening skyline coming from Paihia – it’s all the beaming smiles on the locals as they celebrate more national recognition. Focus Paihia was recently named Supreme Winner – at the Trustpower Community Awards, chosen from a group of 25 district winners from across New Zealand. “It is a […]
On Saturday 7 March, under temperamental skies, Paihia celebrated winning the New Zealander of the Year Awards – 2015 Community of the Year. But even the spattering of rain could not dampen the spirits of this great little community. A parade of helpers appeared early in the afternoon to prepare for the festivities, fighting strong gusts in their efforts. With flags, […]
Paihia has been rewarded for its emphasis on community by being named the winner of the Mitre 10 Community of the Year award as part of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year awards ceremony held in Auckland on Wednesday 25 February. The annual awards, now in their sixth year, is a celebration of New Zealand and New Zealanders. […]
On July 28 Focus Paihia was named the SUPREME WINNER at the Trustpower Far North Community Awards for the Horotutu – Our Place project. Over 130 people gathered at Te Ahu in Kaitaia for the Trustpower Far North Community Awards which were presented by Mayor John Carter and Trustpower Community Relations Manager Graeme Purches. For winning the Supreme Award, Focus […]
